As is the situation in other jurisdictions, the ACT is facing a significant increase in demand for the relatively small number of nomination places allocated annually by Home Affairs. We are currently investigating options to fairly manage the increased demand for the ACT 190 nomination program. As we work through these issues and consider options to manage demand, the program will remain closed to Canberra residents with nominated occupations listed as ‘closed’ on the current ACT Occupation List. The program will also remain closed to all overseas applicants.

If this closure effects you, and you want to discuss what other opportunities you may have, please Contact Us.

Removal of occupations for Queensland

Queensland have recently announced the removal of a number of occupations from their State nomination lists. These occupations, in addition to 233914 Engineering Technologists which was removed in early August, have been removed due to the high numbers of Expression of Interest (EOI) lodged.

The removed occupations are:

221111 Accountant (general)

261311 Analyst Programmer

263111 Computer Network & Systems Engineer

262111 Database Administrator

261312 Developer Programmer

261111 ICT Business Analyst

313112 ICT Customer Support Officer

263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer

262112 ICT Security Specialist

263212 ICT Support Engineer

263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer

261313 Software Engineer

261314 Software Tester

262113 Systems Administrator

261112 Systems Analyst

313113 Web Administrator

312111 Architectural Draftsperson

611211 Insurance Agent

232511 Interior Designer

221112 Management Acct

233512 Mechanical Engineer

225311 Public Relations Professional

251511 Hospital Pharmacists

251513 Retail Pharmacist

If these changes effect your visa options, and you want to discuss what other opportunities there may be please Contact Us.

If you have any queries please contact us. These fees are suggested and are subject to change. If the visa you are applying for is not listed please get in touch and we can provide further information.

The changes are coming frequently in Australian skilled migration. South Australia have today announced some significant changes to their skilled nomination list, in particular their high points nomination. The copy from the announcement is below.

South Australia – skilled migration

High points nomination

From 9am (Australian Central Standard Time) on 19 April 2017 the requirement for high points nomination will increase from 80 to 85 points.

This change is in response to the overall quota being achieved under the existing 80 points requirement.

This change will not affect applications lodged prior to this time. Applications for high points nomination received after this time will be refused if they do not meet the 85 points requirement.

High points and chain migration exclusions

Effective immediately the following occupations on the Supplementary Skilled List are no longer available for high points or chain migration nomination:

This change does not affect applications lodged prior to 1pm on 5 April 2017. Applications for these occupations lodged after this time will be refused if applying for high points or chain migration nomination.

If you could like to discuss these changes and how it may effect you please Contact Us.

Western Australia have announced a interim skilled occupation list. This will be in place until the WASMOL is released on May, 2017.

The relevant statement from Skilled Migration Western Australia is detailed below:

“New applications for the State Nominated Migration Program are being accepted with an interim Western Australian skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) targeting those occupations which are of a specialist nature and have compelling evidence of unmet demand at a State level.

The State Government will be consulting with industry to develop a new list which is expected to be complete and operational in late May 2017.”

The interim WASMOL occupations are below:

251214 – Sonographer

253312 – Cardiologist

253315 – Endocrinologist

253316 – Gastroenterologist

253318 – Neurologist

253322 – Renal Medicine Specialist

253323 – Rheumatologist

253411 – Psychiatrist

253511 – Surgeon (general)

253512 – Cardiothoracic Surgeon

253513 – Neurosurgeon

253514 – Orthopaedic Surgeon

253515 – Otorhinolaryngologist

253518 – Urologist

253521 – Vascular Surgeon

253911 – Dermatologist

253913 – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

253914 – Ophthalmologist

253915 – Pathologist

253917 – Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

2539 18 – Radiation Oncologist

If you would like to discuss your options, for Western Australia or anywhere else, or you have any questions please get in touch.

The EU referendum for #Brexit has led to a huge interest for visas for Australia. With the July 2016 changes it may be a god time to look at your options

UK Referendums and Australian Elections

The news out of the UK last week was obviously significant for all, whether you supported Remain or Leave or were unsure or indifferent or couldn’t vote. What #Brexit does represent though is a period of uncertainty for everyone in the UK, and Europe, regardless of the when or if (as some people have suggested) the official divorce proceedings commence.

There are also important (though not as globally relevant) political matters taking place in Australia this week, with a Federal election on Saturday July, 2nd. This will be the fourth election since 2007, and for most people in Australia hopefully the last until the elected government’s term runs out in 2019 (3 years).

The Australian Republic question ….. again

The #Brexit vote though has stirred up the republican debate in Australia further. The Australian republican Movement (ARM) feels that although if is different circumstances, if it is good for the UK to choose to leave the EU, then it is good enough for Australia to revisit the Republican debate and a potential referendum in the future to decide this.

This subject was last visited in 1999. However the 1999 referendum decision was unanimous however you slice and dice it. 95% of registered voters (once you are registered voting is compulsory in Australia) turned out and there was a clear majority of 55% to 45%.

Increased interest in UK to Australian immigration

Whilst no one knows what the future holds for the UK & their place in EU, what we are certain of is that people are really looking at their immigration options to Australia.

Over the next few months there will be some changes and announcements made about immigration pathways and visas to Australia.

Starting with 1st July, the new financial year in Australia, there will be changes implemented by the by the Department of Immigration & Border Patrol (DIBP). Some of these changes will include:

Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – some changes to the have already been announced.

State/Territory occupation lists – theses will be announced as the new financial year progresses. Some states have made their announcements already.

Visa application fees and skills assessment fees .

If you want an assessment of your options please get in touch or keep an eye out on our blog where we will detail these changes and let you know about our immigration services.

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